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This weekend, Alex and I took a few belly shots at a picnic with friends. At 8.5 months, I'm feeling ready to POP! We're so excited, and Alex has been my hero during this whole pregnancy--cooking pastas and burgers for dinner, massaging my lower back every night, telling me I look beautiful on those days when I'm swollen and bloated and highly doubting it, practicing guitar so he can teach the baby, and being incredibly understanding every step (and bump) of the way. Most baby books bizarrely treat dads like they're babies themselves (giving them only the most basic tips and comparing everything to baseball, groan), but Alex has been such an insightful, gentle, funny, loving partner. A huge, huge thank you, Alexei, and a hat tip to all you dads and dads-to-be out there! xoxo

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You look absolutely beautiful and glowing :) I love the first photo!!! You both are so cute!He sounds like such a great dad to be....Every child should have so excited and happy parents! Lucky baby :)Kisses

Aw JOANNA! You look so cute and adorable and perfect! You and Alex are going to make such great parents. You sound like you have a very sweet relationship. That's one lucky baby boy! Good luck with the last two weeks-- HOW EXCITING!

thanks for these incredibly sweet comments!!! beka, we have finally decided on a name but are keeping it secret until the little man arrives. my dad swears that you have to meet the baby and see what he looks like before assigning the name for sure, so we will see!

WOW these photos make your belly look significantly larger than the bike ones just a couple weeks ago! i think my hubby will make a wonderful doting father, but he might get tired of my massage pleas :)

Ahhhhhhhh stop it stop it you're making me want a baby! I AM NOT READY TO REPRODUCE! Seriously, though, you two look so happy--I can tell you'll be wonderful parents! And you're lucky to have such a wonderful husband, I can only hope that I do, too, eventually. :)

hooray for baby bumps! I completely understand how you feel since I'm 34 weeks this week and feel like I'm about to explode! you look amazing though and of course so happy. :)btw, I agree with you about the books for dads. My husband deserves a medal and it sounds like Alex does too!

Isn't that so interesting how these books basically put dads in their own carseats? Let me tell you, Eric is so hands on when it comes to the kids, it's beyond great. Being parents is TRULY a partnership. I get the vibe that you and Alex are going to be equally excited and nurturing of your new baby.

Wow... you look great! All baby that's for sure! thanks for sharing your journey and bundle of joy with all of us. Can't wait to see pictures of him and hear his name. So excited for you Joanna and Alex. Best of luck as the delivery date is approaching! XX

you look beautiful! and i love what you said about your husband. I will have to remember to thank mine so well. I've appreciated so much the way you've celebrated your pregnancy - it's refreshing and encouraging. And whereohwhere did you get good maternity jeans? All the ones I've found are either horrible or $200.

Wow, only a few weeks left. I highly recommend going to the grocery store, library, any store really, walking/driving/taking the subway, without the kiddo. You will never appreciate how easy those things are again. Of course, you get to go to all those places with an adorable baby boy! Good luck and have fun!

emily, i actually have just been wearing one pair of regular low-rise jeans (very low-rise) that are a size larger than my normal jeans. they've well worked for me, and i agree, i couldn't find any affordable maternity jeans that i liked!

What a wonderful post! You're reminding me to keep a journal of all the wonderful things my husband has done for me during this pregnancy, #1 being the times he brings home Macaroni and Cheese (pre made) from Whole Foods with burnt cheese. It's such an eye opening experience to have such a supportive husband...he makes the journey all the more enjoyable!

Gorgous pics! You guys are super cute. I've been so enjoying your belly shots, I'm 23 weeks and it's great to glimpse into the future. You look amazing, can't wait to hear about the rest of the journey.

Oh, and yes, fathers are equal partners and capable of so much more than they are given credit for. I couldn't function right now without mine! We're in this thing together, right?

I'm six months this friday - aah its sooo exciting! My hubby Ben has been uber supportive and helpful - like you said the pregnancy books make men sound totally out of touch! Thank the heavens we found two good 'uns! :)